The average price of a 7-day trip to Palmer is $1,517 for a solo traveler, $2,725 for a couple, and $5,108 for a family of 4. Palmer hotels range from $56 to $255 per night with an average of $91, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $540 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $44 to $70 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Palmer, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Palmer hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Palmer is usually mid to late September.
Average Palmer Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Palmer for a week is $1,194-$2,301($171-$329 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Palmer for a week is $2,618-$4,308($374-$615 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $69 to $94 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $103 to $126 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Palmer for a week is $3,948-$7,314($564-$1,045 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $138 to $188 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $165 to $189 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Palmer
How cheap can you make a vacation to Palmer? The cheapest trip to Palmer is about $105 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $19 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $46.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Palmer for a week is $733-$1,703($105-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $19 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Palmer for a week is $1,352-$3,052($193-$436 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $46 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $19 to $59 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Palmer for a week is $2,656-$6,068($379-$867 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $92 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $94 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Palmer cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Palmer Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Palmer.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Palmer for a week is $2,544-$10,119($363-$1,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $154 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,090 to $2,237 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Palmer for a week is $4,278-$13,434($611-$1,919 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $308 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,180 to $4,474 for first class
Lodging: $135 to $255 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $540 to $1,134 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Palmer for a week is $8,556-$23,466($1,222-$3,352 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $616 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,360 to $8,948 for first class
Lodging: $270 to $510 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $864 to $1,701 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Palmer Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Palmer is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Palmer due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Palmer Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Palmer hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Palmer.
Flight Costs to Palmer
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Palmer our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Palmer from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Palmer, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Palmer can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $636 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.